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Chinese Dynasties: Rise and Fall of Tang and Song

Explore the pivotal periods of the Qin, Han, Tang, and Song dynasties in China, from the establishment of currency and written language to the decline of the Tang Dynasty. Learn about key rulers, societal reforms, religious influences, and the controversial practice of foot binding.

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Chinese Dynasties: Rise and Fall of Tang and Song

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  1. Two Golden Ages of China Chapter 12 Section 1

  2. Qin Dynasty • 221 BC • Currency • Written language • Books Burned • Limit knowledge • Begin the G. Wall

  3. Han Dynasty • 202 BC – 220 AD • Confucianism • Uphold moral values (passively or actively) • Ritual sacrifice to the spirits • Emperor was the supreme ruler • Military draft and mandatory service

  4. 200 AD – 600 Three Kingdoms • Tang Dynasty 618 - 907 • Buddhism established as the major religion • Nirvana, cycle of rebirth and suffering • Use of tributary states • Expansion of the Silk Road • Chairs, religious ideas, tactics and foods

  5. Tang Taizong • China’s most admired emperor • A brilliant general, government reformer, historian, and master of calligraphy

  6. Tang Contributions • Carried empire building to new heights • Created Tributary Statesin Vietnam, Tibet, and Korea • Conquered nations remain self-governing • Rulers must acknowledge Chinese supremacy • Send regular tribute to the Tang emperor • Students from Korea and Japan traveled to the Tang capital to learn about government, law, and the arts

  7. Land Reform • Land reform • Broke up large agricultural holdings • Redistributed land to the peasants • Strengthened central government by limiting the power of wealthy landowners • Created more tax revenue

  8. Decline of the Tang Dynasty • Causes: • Loss of territory to the Arabs • Corruption • Drought • Famine • Rebellion • 907, a rebel general overthrows the last Tang emperor

  9. The Song Dynasty • Established in? • 960 CE • Founder? • Zhao Kuangyin • Achievements? • Typography, Compass, Gun Powder • The Grand Canal? • 1,100 miles long • Foreign trade? • Foot binding

  10. Foot Binding • Began during Song Dynasty • Was thought to be elegant and a sign of upper class • Feet are bathed in hot water, 3”x10’ strips soaked as well • Dried and wrapped in figure 8 shape with 4 toes pulled under the foot big toe still out to create crescent shape with foot • Every 2 days feet washed rewrapped, tighter each time • Eventually heel breaks the foot • Desired results 3-4” long foot in crescent shape

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